College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City

What College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City does

College of The Albemarle (COA) is a public community college established in 1961 as the first comprehensive community college in North Carolina, operating under the North Carolina Community College System across four campuses in Elizabeth City, Edenton-Chowan, Currituck, and Dare (Manteo). It serves seven counties in northeastern North Carolina through a portfolio of associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and noncredit programs spanning college transfer pathways (AA, AS, AE, AGE), allied health (nursing, medical laboratory technology, radiography, respiratory therapy, surgical technology), business, criminal justice, technical trades (computer integrated machining, welding, aviation systems technology), and adult basic education.

The technology backbone consists of a Moodle-based LMS (MyCourses), a OneLogin single sign-on portal integrating MyService, email, Office 365, Watermark student retention, and Aviso resource guides, plus 20+ fully or hybrid online programs aligned to Quality Matters course design standards. COA also partners with NAACLS, CRLA, USCIS, the NC Community College System Virtual Learning Community, Ed2Go, and Pasquotank Correctional Institution to deliver specialized programming.

The revenue model is government-funded: state appropriations, per-credit tuition and fees, federal financial aid, the Next NC Scholarship (fully covering tuition for eligible NC residents), and over $300,000 annually from the COA Foundation. Customer segments span traditional students, high school dual-enrollment participants, military service members and veterans, international students, adult learners, and incarcerated individuals. Marketing relies on open-door admissions, campus tours, career exploration tools (Career Coach, Virtual Job Shadow), community events, and a presence on Facebook, X, and YouTube.

Name

College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City

Legal name

College of The Albemarle

Website

https://albemarle.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

College of The Albemarle is a public community college in northeastern North Carolina operating four campuses across seven counties, offering associate degrees, certificates, diplomas, and noncredit programs in transfer, allied health, trades, and adult education to traditional, military, international, and incarcerated students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), Transfer, Articulation & Credit Evaluation (EDALAAAH)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Technical career training
• Adult basic education

Headquarters

HQ city

Elizabeth City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Tuition is charged per credit hour. Payment is due on the day of registration. Students can pay in person, online via MyService, or through payment plans.
2. Financial Aid and Scholarships: COA participates in federal and state financial aid programs including grants, work-study, and scholarships. The COA Foundation provides more than $300,000 annually in scholarships.
3. Next NC Scholarship: State-funded scholarship that fully covers tuition and fees for NC residents from households earning $80,000 or less AGI.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

College of the Albemarle (COA) is a public community college offering credit-bearing associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across transfer, allied health, business, public safety, and technical/trade disciplines, alongside noncredit workforce development and adult basic education programs. Instruction is delivered across four campuses in northeastern North Carolina and through online distance education using the MyCourses Moodle LMS.

Product overview

College of the Albemarle operates as a comprehensive community college offering a portfolio of educational programs and student services across four campuses. The institution provides two primary program tracks: credit programs leading to associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas for career preparation or transfer to four-year universities; and noncredit Workforce Development and Career Readiness (WDCR) programs for professional certification and skill enhancement. The credit portfolio includes College Transfer degrees (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering, Associate in General Education), Allied Health programs (Associate Degree Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Assisting, Surgical Technology, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy), Business programs (General Business Administration with multiple pathways), Public Safety programs (Criminal Justice, Basic Law Enforcement Training), and Technical/Trade programs (Computer Integrated Machining, Welding, Aviation Systems Technology, HVAC, Electrical Systems). The college also delivers Distance Education through its MyCourses (Moodle) learning management system with online, hybrid, and HyFlex modalities. Student support services include the Academic Success Center (tutoring), Career Coach, Watermark retention platform, and dedicated Military and Veterans Services. The institution serves seven northeastern North Carolina counties with a dual-enrollment Career and College Promise program for high school students and College and Career Readiness adult education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate in Arts (AA) Transfer-oriented associate degree providing general education coursework equivalent to the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree, covering humanities, social sciences, and fine arts.
• Associate in Science (AS) Transfer-oriented associate degree emphasizing mathematics, natural sciences, and computer science, designed for seamless transfer to four-year STEM programs.
• Associate in Engineering (AE) Specialized transfer degree for students pursuing engineering majors at four-year institutions, covering calculus, physics, and engineering fundamentals.
• Associate in General Education (AGE) Flexible degree allowing students to customize coursework for personal or career goals, with customizable electives and general education requirements.
• Associate Degree Nursing (ADN/RN) Associate Applied Science degree preparing students for Registered Nurse licensure. Includes classroom instruction, simulation lab, and clinical rotations at healthcare facilities.
• Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate/diploma program preparing students for Licensed Practical Nurse licensure, with clinical experiences in acute and long-term care settings.
• Medical Laboratory Technology Associate Applied Science degree accredited by NAACLS, training students to perform clinical laboratory procedures including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and immunohematology.
• Medical Assisting Associate Applied Science degree preparing students for administrative and clinical medical assisting roles in physician offices, clinics, and hospitals.
• Surgical Technology Associate Applied Science degree training students to work as surgical technologists, assisting during surgical procedures in operating rooms.
• Radiography Associate Applied Science degree preparing students for careers as radiologic technologists performing diagnostic imaging examinations.
• Respiratory Therapy Associate Applied Science degree training students to care for patients with respiratory disorders, including ventilator management and diagnostic testing.
• General Business Administration Associate Applied Science degree with multiple pathways (general, global, and accelerated/fast track options) covering management, marketing, accounting, and business operations.
• Criminal Justice Technology Associate Applied Science degree covering law enforcement, courts, and corrections systems, preparing students for entry-level criminal justice careers.
• Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Accelerated program leading to Basic Law Enforcement Certification, meeting state requirements for entry-level law enforcement positions.
• Early Childhood Education Associate Applied Science degree and certificates preparing students to work with children from birth to age eight in early care and education settings.
• Welding Technology Certificate and diploma programs teaching shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and blueprint reading for manufacturing careers.
• Aviation Systems Technology Associate Applied Science degree preparing students for careers in aviation maintenance, covering airframe and powerplant systems.
• Computer Integrated Machining Program training students in manual machining, CAD/CAM, CNC programming, and precision measurement to work as machining technicians in manufacturing and technology industries.
• Workforce Development & Career Readiness (WDCR) Noncredit continuing education division offering professional certification classes, workforce training, computer/technology courses, health sciences continuing education, driver training, notary public preparation, and personal enrichment classes.
• College and Career Readiness (CCR) Adult education programs including Adult High School, High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET prep), Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and Digital Literacy for adult learners seeking basic skills improvement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 289 graduates with 295 degrees/diplomas in Spring 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pasquotank Correctional InstitutioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2000COA has partnered with Pasquotank Correctional Institution since December 2000 to provide Food Service Technology and other vocational programs to incarcerated individuals. The partnership has awarded 381 certificates and 108 diplomas.
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAACLS provides accreditation for COA's Medical Laboratory Technology program, ensuring the program meets professional standards for clinical laboratory science education.
• USCIS / Department of Homeland SecuritycoreOthersCOA is approved by USCIS to offer F-1 and M-1 visas and can provide Form I-20 for associate degree programs, enabling international student enrollment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nash Community College: Public community college in Rocky Mount, NC, part of the NC Community College System. Comparable size and program mix with similar allied health and technical education focus.
• Roanoke-Chowan Community College: Public community college in Ahoskie, NC, serving adjacent Northeastern NC counties. Closest regional peer to COA with a comparable mission, open-door admissions, and similar associate-degree and workforce program portfolio.
• Martin Community College: Public community college in Williamtson, NC, also part of the NC Community College System. Comparable small-scale rural community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce development programs.
• Beaufort County Community College: Public community college in Washington, NC, serving eastern North Carolina. Comparable rural community college with similar program mix and reliance on state appropriations and tuition.
• Coastal Carolina Community College: Public community college in Jacksonville, NC, serving Onslow County and a large military population. Comparable to COA on community college mission and military-friendly positioning.
• Pitt Community College: Public community college in Winterville, NC, part of the NC Community College System. Larger regional peer with comparable associate degree, allied health, and workforce programs.
• Craven Community College: Public community college in New Bern, NC, serving coastal eastern NC. Comparable mid-size community college with similar transfer, technical, and continuing education offerings.
• Edgecombe Community College: Public community college in Tarboro, NC, serving a similarly rural eastern NC region. Comparable scale, mission, and reliance on state funding within the NC Community College System.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/COA_Dolphins
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbQ5-sCdpNuXctrw9_5kW-w
• Facebookfacebook.com/86348506359
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/college-of-the-albemarle

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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